Latest Blog Posts
District Court Finds ERISA Aviation Exclusion Bars AD&D Benefits for Pilots Killed in Crash
In Aloff v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, No. 3:25-cv-05834-DGE, 2026 WL 2389181 (W.D. Wash. Aug. 17, 2026), United States District Judge David G. Estudillo granted the defendants’ motions…
When ERISA Attorneys’ Fees Survive a “Grossly Disproportionate” Challenge: Court Awards Full Fees on Partial Success in Covered Earnings Dispute
In Rushing v. Life Insurance Company of North America, No. CV 24-10088-JFW(RAOx), 2026 WL 2353337 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 13, 2026), District Judge John F. Walter granted an ERISA claimant’s motion…
Eleventh Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Royal Caribbean, Holding ERISA Plaintiffs Need Not Always Provide “Apples-to-Apples” Comparator Evidence to Prove Objective Imprudence
In Johnson v. Russell Investment Management, LLC, No. 25-10692, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 2387006 (11th Cir. Aug. 17, 2026), a breach of fiduciary duty action under ERISA, the Eleventh…
When ERISA Defendants Switch Their Denial Rationale: A Minnesota District Court Refuses to Dismiss a Disability Claimant’s STD and Fiduciary Claims
In Huynh v. Schwan's Shared Services, LLC, No. 25-3988 (JRT/LIB), 2026 WL 2363632 (D. Minn. Aug. 14, 2026, United States District Judge John R. Tunheim denied a motion to dismiss…
Seventh Circuit Affirms Class Certification but Reverses Summary Judgment Against Alcoa in Pre-1993 Retiree Healthcare Vesting Dispute
In Kaiser v. ALCOA USA Corp., No. 25-1627, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 2364300 (7th Cir. Aug. 14, 2026), Plaintiff, on behalf of herself and a class of former Alcoa…
Ninth Circuit Vacates Summary Judgment for Pension Plan Fiduciaries, Directing Reassessment of Prudence Under Intel’s Prospective-Methods Standard
In Klawonn v. Board of Directors for the Motion Picture Industry Pension Plans, No. 25-2874, No. 25-3230, 2026 WL 2364541 (9th Cir. Aug. 14, 2026), Plaintiff, on behalf of the…
Our Team
Get The Help You Need Today
LEAVE YOUR MESSAGE
We know how to get your insurance claim paid. Call today at:
(510) 230-2090
Attorney Advertising. This information is designed for general information only. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Past results and testimonials are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of your case, and should not be construed as such. Past results cannot guarantee future performance. Any result in a single case is not meant to create an expectation of similar results in future matters because each case involves many different factors, therefore, results will differ on a case-by-case basis. By providing contact information, users acknowledge and give explicit consent to be contacted via the methods of communication provided, including SMS. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply STOP to opt out.
NUVEW | Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved | Accessibility Notice | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy